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9-Year-Old Girl Held Captive, Beaten and Molested by Indiana Man

9-Year-Old Girl Held Captive, Beaten and Molested by a Neighbor

Apr 27, 2021 06:03 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

A 42-year-old Indiana man is facing several charges, including attempted murder, after authorities found a missing 9-year-old girl badly beaten inside his home.

Pfizer’s COVID-19 Pill Could Be Available This Year: Report

Apr 27, 2021 03:43 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

A COVID-19 pill being developed by Pfizer could be ready to enter the market this year if trials are successful, according to a report.

Los Angeles Cop Wants to Talk to Lebron James About His ‘Disturbing’ Views on Policing

Apr 27, 2021 01:24 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Los Angeles cop Deon Joseph has penned an open letter to NBA star LeBron James inviting him to discuss his "irresponsible and disturbing" attacks on police.

California Governor Gavin Newsom 'Seething' Over Joe Biden's Support on Agricultural Union Bill

Newsom To Face Recall Election After Signature Threshold Reached

Apr 26, 2021 09:23 PM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is now officially facing a recall election after the needed number of verified signatures have been met.

DOJ to Probe Louisville Police After Breonna Taylor's Death

Apr 26, 2021 08:36 PM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

A Justice Department investigation is waiting for the Louisville Police after Breonna Taylor was killed in her own apartment when they served a "no-knock" warrant. The announcement came after DOJ said it will investigate Minneapolis Police Department.

Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Admits He 'Felt a Little Bad' for Convicted Derek Chauvin

Minnesota AG Admits He 'Felt a Little Bad' for Convicted Derek Chauvin

Apr 26, 2021 05:31 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Minnesota Attorney General (AG) Keith Ellison admitted that he "felt a little bad" for the convicted former Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin.

Miami Boy Shot Dead After Bullets Sprayed at Child’s Birthday Party

Apr 26, 2021 04:30 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

A three-year-old Miami boy was shot and killed at a child's birthday party on Saturday night. Police said Elijah LaFrance was found with gunshot wounds.

Journalist Killings in Mexico at 'Worst' Levels, OAS Rights Group Says

Journalist Killings in Mexico at Worst Level, OAS Rights Group Says

Apr 26, 2021 12:36 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

The InterAmerican Commission of Human Rights said in a report that Mexico is suffering "critical" failures in law enforcement.

Texas, Florida Report Fewer COVID Cases Despite Opening State

Apr 25, 2021 09:58 PM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Republican states Texas and Florida have reported fewer COVID cases despite reopening their states.

U.S. to Hand Out COVID Vaccine Raw Materials to India

Apr 25, 2021 09:05 PM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

The U.S. is set to give COVID vaccine materials to India. This also includes medical equipment and protective gear.

Kamala Harris Is Not at the Southern Border, but Migrant Kids to Get Her Children’s Book in Welcome Kits

Migrant Children to Get Kamala Harris' Children’s Book in Welcome Kits

Apr 24, 2021 01:00 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Vice President Kamala Harris has yet to visit the southern border, but a children's book she wrote is waiting for unaccompanied young migrants.

'I'm In!': Caitlyn Jenner Says She Will Run for California Governor

Apr 23, 2021 11:14 PM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Caitlyn Jenner announced Friday that she will run for governor of California as a Republican candidate.

U.S. Lifts Pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine Despite Blood Clot Risk

Apr 23, 2021 09:49 PM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

U.S. health officials on Friday lifted the pause on the use of the Johnson & Johnson's COVID vaccine following a recommendation by an expert panel.

Three Abducted Catholic Clergy Freed in Haiti

Three Abducted Catholic Clergy in Haiti Freed

Apr 23, 2021 05:01 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Out of the seven members of the Catholic clergy that were abducted in Haiti earlier this month, three were already released, according to a Church spokesman.

Jake Wagner Pleads Guilty and Admits His Family's Role in Rhoden Family Killings

Jake Wagner Pleads Guilty, Admits His Family's Role in Rhoden Family Killings

Apr 23, 2021 04:04 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Edward "Jake" Wagner pleaded guilty on Thursday to aggravated murder and has agreed to testify against his family over the 2016 Rhoden family murders.

Slain Soldier Vanessa Guillen Honored With Memorial Gate at Fort Hood

Apr 23, 2021 01:22 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

A year after U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen's death, Fort Hood named a gate after her to honor her memory.

Mexico Suggests U.S. Citizenship For Planting Trees

Apr 22, 2021 11:00 PM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Mexico's Pres. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador proposed the U.S. government offer temporary work visas to those who would take part in a huge reforestation program.

Senate Approves Hate Crime Bill With Bipartisan Support

Apr 22, 2021 08:34 PM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

The Senate has passed a hate crime bill on Thursday targeting attacks against Asian-Americans amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

As Amazon Deforestation Soars, Celebrities Urge Biden Not to Sign Environment Deal With Bolsonaro

Apr 22, 2021 05:18 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Celebrities urged President Joe Biden not to sign any environmental deal with Brazil as the deforestation in the Amazon rainforest remains high.

Jalisco Cartel Uses Explosive Drones to Attack Police, Hurts 2

Apr 22, 2021 02:49 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel has reportedly used drones to drop explosives on police, hurting two officers in the western state of Michoacán on Tuesday.

Ohio State Students Hold Protest for Ma'Khia Bryant, Demand University to Cut Ties With Local Police

Apr 22, 2021 01:22 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

The Ohio State University students called on the university to cut ties with the Columbus Division of Police (CPD) after the fatal shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant.